Baker, Laura. Monsters at School. Nina Dzyvulska, Illus. Happy Yak, 06/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-7112-8661-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this rhyming story, a variety of monsters enjoy the first day of school: [continue reading]
This Is the Way in Dog Town Review
Huang, Ya-Ling. This Is the Way in Dog Town. Ya-Ling Huang, Illus. Frances Lincoln, 06/2024. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-0-7112-9533-9. GRADES Baby/Toddler–Kindergarten. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Originally published in the UK in 1988, this engaging picture [continue reading]
Robot Dreams Read-Alikes
READ-ALIKES Robot Dreams by Sara Varon A film based on Sara Varon’s Robot Dreams is scheduled to be released May 31, 2024. Barnett, Mac. “First Cat in Space” series. Bolts, Russ. 20,000 [continue reading]
Asian Art Museum Seeks Volunteer Storytellers
Asian Art Museum Storyteller Training: The Asian Art Museum is seeking volunteers interested in telling stories to their visitors. Those interested can apply for the training (which begins Aug. 29, 2024) by going to: Volunteer [continue reading]
Dorothy Helfeld Fellowships Available
Dorothy Helfeld Fellowships Available The 2024-25 application period is OPEN! Who is eligible? We encourage Northern California students, colleagues new to the field, or people with interest in children’s literature and librarianship to apply. About [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, May 10, 2024
ACL Meeting Friday, May 10, 2024: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, May 10, 2024, from 9:30am-Noon, over Zoom. The Zoom link will [continue reading]
Teachers Storytime – Revised
Teachers Storytime – Revised Teachers are a great topic for a community helper storytime, since most young children know what a teacher does even if they haven’t started school yet. For a craft project, [continue reading]
Princess Storytime – Revised
Princess Storytime – Revised Many picture books feature strong, independent princesses, which is a great theme for a storytime! For a craft project, make cardboard crowns or popsicle stick wands: 22 Charming Princess [continue reading]